Object

Representation ID: 5927

Received: 24/11/2016

Respondent: Hitchin Town Action Group (HTAG)

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Objection SP17:
-Green Belt:concern over loss.If well planned in accordance with Local Plan polciies could be integrated and provide the long-term boundary between the urban area and the Green Belt.
-crucial importance of mitigation measures concerning the reduction in the separation between Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City-coalescence
-support inclusion as a Strategic site with requirement for site masterplan-early involvement with local people needed
-welcome inclusion of neighbourhood retail facilities and primary school
-agree principal access should be from Stotfold Road, but need comprehensive transport studies
-effect on views
-policy should be included to retain and re-use historic buildings